Official Comic vs ConVibe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Official Comic
Access the official digital guide for San Diego Comic-Con International and WonderCon. Find event schedules, maps, exhibitor details, guest information, and exclusive item listings.
- Event schedules
- Interactive maps
- Exhibitor directory
- Special guest listings
- Exclusive item information
- Latest news
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Get the official digital guide to San Diego Comic-Con International and WonderCon. Download this free app for the latest event schedules, maps, exhibitors, special guests, exclusive items, news and more!
ConVibe
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ConVibe is an easy way to discover your favorite celebrities' publicly announced convention appearances and plan your next con. Follow the stars you love — actors, voice actors, comic artists, wrestlers, and more — and see which conventions have announced them as scheduled guests and when those events take place. No more digging through dozens of convention websites and guest announcements. FOLLOW YOUR FAVORITES Search thousands of celebrities and follow the ones you care about. See their upcoming, publicly announced convention appearances all in one place. DISCOVER CONVENTIONS Browse comic cons, anime cons, horror conventions and more by category, city, or date — and explore the announced guest list for each event. SET YOUR CONGOALS Going to a con? Add a celebrity to your ConGoals for a Photo Op or Signature and keep your must-meet plans for every convention in one place. Check them off as you go. STAY IN THE LOOP Get a heads-up when a celebrity you follow is announced for a convention or when scheduled appearance information changes. Whether you're planning autographs, organizing the perfect photo op, or looking for conventions featuring your favorite stars, ConVibe keeps your con plans organized. Follow stars. Plan your cons. Make every appearance count.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ConVibe at every 10 days against Official Comic's every 3 months. Official Comic's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Official Comic ships an update every 3 months, ConVibe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Official Comic | ConVibe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (459 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 459 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | San Diego Comic Convention Inc | ConVibe LLC |
Bugs and requests
Official Comic
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login credentials not working
- Sync issues between app and website
- Incorrect or missing schedule data
- Navigation issues and confusing UI
Requested features
5 requests- Add search functionality for schedules and events
- Improve syncing and account management
- Provide more detailed event information
- Enhance map features with better resolution and interactivity
- Implement a grid-style schedule view
ConVibe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Official Comic
No in-app purchases
ConVibe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Official Comic or ConVibe have ads?
Which is updated more often, Official Comic or ConVibe?
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